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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: My lucky day? by rowuk on 2020-02-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Perception of bass? in Playback Listening  9 Replies 
Well, I do have 3 channels of DSEP. Dedicated Single Ended Pentode: one channel (bass/mid 30-500 Hz) with a 307A DH pentode feeding two wonderful Fane neodymium Colossus 12" - one from FS to 150 Hz and the second from FS to 500 Hz. OPT with a lot of ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Minus-K by Stitch on 2014-06-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Minusk: a new Vibraplan? in Audio Discussions  8 Replies 
I worked a little bit with those and I compared it to Vibraplane.The Minus-K are ok, they do a good job BUT they move very easily, they are very wobbly and based on that, you can only use them with center weight Turntables. And based on their size, w...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: DSD stream by Romy the Cat on 2013-07-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: DAC Recommendations in Didital Things  44 Replies 
[quote user="Stitch"] Well, I made an interesting observation by accident. I didn't know those Emmlab unit (later I read that Mr. Terrific [Tin] made the distribution in USA, but later he switched to something else, which is even more ultra terrific....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: Re: Better among worst? by Thorsten on 2005-11-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="morricab"]You may be right.  It would perhaps be worthwhile to look into "better" transformers but I am not sure that an advantage can be found over just going RCA to XLR adaptor into the balanced inputs and thereby bypassing the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Re: Better among worst? by morricab on 2005-11-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi, Thanks for the info about transformers.  It is as I expected, however, that these passive devices are not passive sonically at all. I agree with you that the higher quality of the transformers should lessen the effects I noted (if not elimi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Loosening hairs .... by Stitch on 2013-07-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: DAC Recommendations in Didital Things  44 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Stitch, narrative is very interesting.  I never had new Meitner’s DACs. I hear it countless time and each time it was very bad sound but it was always was in context of other brainless people sound and I do not know if ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: remotely possible interstage or volume control by Bud on 2005-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
actually I agree with Romy, to a degree.... If the amplifier is a push pull device, using my output and input splitter devices of course, then an interstage transformer is a much better choice than rc coupling. Using transformers designed to the crit...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: OK, it is something. by Romy the Cat on 2010-10-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s lowest channel. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  150 Replies 
I guess I have found a more or less usable new configuration for ULF channel. It is 28Hz, second order, with slightly raised ULF on the transition slope. It sounds quite good. Well, I am not supposed to say this. It doesn’t sound good but it sound pr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: GOTO at CAF 2010 and will also be there again in CAF 2011 by MINGSU on 2011-02-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New show in US, some new horns... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
That was the 4 way system designed by John Sheerin using GOTO drivers on my request.  The tweeter is GOTO 160 with S3000 horn xover at 5kHz.  The high mid is GOTO SG370DX with S600 horn xover at 1kHz-5kHz.  The low mid is GOTO 505TT with S150 hor...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1319: Well, it is a bit more coplex and perhabs simplier.…. by Romy the Cat on 2014-06-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
[quote user="miab"]I have not seen it mentioned but I might of missed it. The PurePower absolutely demands shielded interconnects especially between preamp and amp in my experience. No matter how careful I route the cables, I was getting noise or buz...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #179: Latest setup by Bill on 2022-02-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Remedies the Beauty in Playback Listening  297 Replies 
 My room, is 16 to 17 feet wide, 27 to 28 feet long by 12 to 14 feet high with all walls splayed, with a combination of absorption and diffusion on the walls. All electronics are fed electricity by three pure power units originally recommended by Rom...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Preamplifiers: keys to mystery. (Lamm L1, L2) by Romy the Cat on 2004-11-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Preamplifiers: keys to mystery. (Lamm L1, L2) in Audio Discussions  2 Replies 
Preamplifiers: keys to mystery – or…. how a preamp might be not only a load-driving gadget. Years after years the preamplifiers are being a “terra incognito” of audio people. I admit that preamps are a subject of my persistent curiosity. I was alway...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: More Placette by George on 2007-03-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another light for the LS tunnel: transformer-attenuators? in Audio Discussions  26 Replies 
[quote user="Romy"] I see a problem. Sine you have 8 meters interconnects I presume that it a relatively large room with speakers positioned relatively far. This way your common remote control will drive two Placette passive units located a few meter...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Making it sing... by skushino on 2005-07-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Making it sing... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
All-I'm optimizing new speakers, but the deep subject matter is a little new to me.  Will this work?Using a pair of Welborne Labs DRD300B SET amps (tapped 8ohms) with a 3-way passive crossover to integrate these drivers.  Here is ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Cessaro speakers and some other tidbits by morricab on 2007-06-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My feelings about new exciting audio products in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
Hi Romy, I recently heard the smallest Cessaro and while I felt that the bass was not adequate for long term satisfaction it was also not a total disaster.  From the midbass on up; however, the speaker is simply superb and one of the very best h...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: Re: Better among worst? by Thorsten on 2005-11-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="morricab"]the unit I tried (the Sonic Euphoria passive) did not live up to my hopes.[/quote] Given my somewhat loose but existing ties with S&B and with Music First Audio I need to be careful what I am saying. But let me suggest...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #52: EC8020/437A/3A-167M -price-tag vs. performance vs availability by twogoodears on 2009-11-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The LCR RIAA correctors in Analog Playback  57 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] I never had a lot of trouble with high transconductance tubes. I use the EC8020 a lot. Stefano, you might look into this EC8020. I never seen it but just looked into the datasheet and it looks very interesting tube and i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: If you didn’t use it for a long time then I would “blow” it. by Romy the Cat on 2007-01-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Do not touch that used tonearm! in Audio For Dummies ™  7 Replies 
It might not be necessarily the new wire. With analog there are other billion reasons why it might not sound as it should. Still, I personally can’t stay listening “new” wire with MC cartridges.  If you recently futzed with the arm wire then you...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Single Ended Triode distortions.... by Romy the Cat on 2006-04-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single Ended Triode distortions.... in Audio Discussions  0 Replies 
[quote user="guy sergeant"]The load lines are horrible. I can't imagine it gives a very accurate representation of what is fed into it. Maybe that's not what you are after.[/quote]It is not that I completely agree (or completely understand) the Eduar...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #37: Re: Better among worst? by Thorsten on 2005-11-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="morricab"]As to the best transformers souding more transparent than the best resistors, I'll believe it when I (don't?) hear it.  You claim to have heard this but I most certainly haven't. [/quote] Well, the claim is no...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Edgarhorns & DEQX by Kerry Brown on 2005-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
Greetings, I may be able to answer some questions regarding crossovers, multi-amping, etc. - without getting bogged down, hopefully, in metaphysical issues. First off, I live in San Francisco, if he's inclined 'drdna' and other locals are wel...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: A multi-tier audio controller? by Romy the Cat on 2021-09-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A multi-tier audio controller? in Audio Discussions  0 Replies 
I am kind surprised and I was looking for it recently and I recognize that we do not have truly good multi-tier audio controllers. In my case, when I incorporate multiple systems with one installation: main, pilot, reverb, video etc, I would like ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Better among worst? by Romy the Cat on 2005-10-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
[quote user="dazzdax"] what is your experience with passive transformer based preamps? Is this the ultimate way to get a perfect variable gain? Or do you prefer to use an active preamp?[/quote]Chris, I think the terms of ultimate might be...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: The missed war of active vs. passive isolation by Romy the Cat on 2009-12-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Is better than Kinetic Systems’ Vibraplane? in Analog Playback  3 Replies 
[quote user="Stitch"] When you look at the data sheets, you see, that they have different Hz range with different weight. A reason why I added some more mass to my Micro which is sitting on a VP. [/quote] Actually it is not my observation. In ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: 7788 - love the tube! by Romy the Cat on 2006-02-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 7788 tube mic pre design in Analog Playback  38 Replies 
[quote user="rafaroxlm"]As you may know the 7788 is a high transconductance pentode which should in theory be able to give higher audio resolution than say 12AX7, 6072 tubes in tube mic pre designs.  On search here the 7788 was mention...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: My old Fi-Hi gear associations... by Romy the Cat on 2004-07-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My old Fi-Hi gear associations... in Audio Discussions  10 Replies 
  I was cleaning my old file server and found my old associations after auditioning some of High End gear...   Atma-Sphere  Lying in a bathroom with the bathtub filled with motor oil. Spectral  Begging for any liqu...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Lamm’s new phonostage. by Romy the Cat on 2013-01-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm’s new phonostage. in Analog Playback  11 Replies 
Lamm introduces a new product, the LP1 Signature phonostage. Vladimir was planning to do it for a long time as his parley into “reference” series and after his from my point of view failure with LL2 phonostage. The new LP1 Signature phonostage...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Limited experience with ss amps by Saturntube on 2009-12-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: SS Amplification for Compressions drivers? Sound? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  19 Replies 
I have just taken out of my system a First Watt F5 clone Tim Rawson amp, It was substituted by a Telefunken PP amp with 6AQ5 tubes. Let me to explain. My system consists of 6 way horn loaded speakers.  I have a round Tactrix...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: The random phono-thoughts… by Romy the Cat on 2009-11-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The LCR RIAA correctors in Analog Playback  57 Replies 
Perrew, LCR is not active at all; it is the very same passive EQ as your RC? I think you a bit confused with terminology. The main logical explanation (there are many of them) is that capacitive filtration is very bad one and need to be minimi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #63: About the TwoGoodEars new crossover. by Romy the Cat on 2012-01-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
I am not completely thrilled with TwoGoodEars new crossover. http://vinylsavor.blogspot.com/2012/01/making-of-line-level-crossover.html First of all , Stephano has a preamp with tube out stage.  The guy in his post says that the l...
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